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Old 17-12-07, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian of Aquanauts
The main difference tho is that the shark or stingray does not need this food to keep them alive initially, but it's an easy source for them in quite a competitive environment.

After a while it creates a dependance that if withdrawn then places the animals in difficulty. It also changes the dynamic within their own communities, and changes the balance on what was previously hunted.

Surely everyone sees this, don't they?
Yes, i think that will happen, for sure. But it isn't necessarily always going to be a bad thing. Depending on the specific area and/or species, the sharks/rays may need food provision.
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